DEPT OF SURGERY - OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY UN

Researcher : Wei WI

Project Title:

Intra-arterial chemoradiation for advanced head and neck cancer

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Sham JST

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

Other Funding Scheme

Start Date:

07/2002

 

Abstract:

To see if chemotherapy and radiotherapy given can help patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

 

Project Title:

Modifications of techniques of cochlear implantation

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Au DKK, Ho WK

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

Other Funding Scheme

Start Date:

09/2002

 

Abstract:

To study the technique and mode of insertion of cochlear implant aiming to improve the efficacy of the implant.

 

Project Title:

Quantitative analysis of plasma Epstein-Barr-Virus DNA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma after salvage nasopharyngectomy

Investigator(s):

Wei WI

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

Other Funding Scheme

Start Date:

09/2002

 

Abstract:

To study early detection of recurrence after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer.

 

Project Title:

Management of snoring and OSA

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Ho WK

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

Other Funding Scheme

Start Date:

09/2002

 

Abstract:

To find the incidence of snoring and OSA and advance their treatments.

 

Project Title:

VEGF in nasopharyngeal cancer

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Kwong DLW, Poon RTP

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

Other Funding Scheme

Start Date:

03/2003

 

Abstract:

To carry out early detection of nasopharyngeal cancer before radiotherapy and after treatment.

 

Project Title:

Study the spread of aerosol during tracheostomy or intubation

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Sham JST, Irwin MG

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

Other Funding Scheme

Start Date:

04/2003

 

Abstract:

To investigate the distance and pattern of aerosol spread during surgical procedures in application to SARS.

 

Project Title:

Speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy - self help and mutual help

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Ho WK

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award

Start Date:

10/2003

 

Abstract:

To visit the hospitals and centres in China where total laryngectomy is performed for patients suffering from cancer of the larynx.

 

Project Title:

Head and neck course in China - to teach techniques of contemporary operations and patient care for doctors and nurses working in underdeveloped areas in China. This will benefit those poor patients suffereing from head and neck cancer in China

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Lam LK, Hui Y, Ng WM

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award

Start Date:

10/2003

 

Abstract:

To teach head and neck surgeons in China the contemporary methods of managing patients suffering from head and neck cancer and also to introduce the concept of optimal nursing care for these patients.

 

Project Title:

Cochlear implant for 14 profoundly deaf children in China

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Au DKK, Hui Y

Department:

Surgery

Source(s) of Funding:

S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award

Start Date:

10/2003

 

Abstract:

To help Chinese children who are profoundly deaf in China to receive the cochlear implant, so that they will be able to hear, speak and to receive education effectively.

 

Project Title:

Speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy - self help and mutual help

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Lam PKY, Ho LM, Kwok ICL

Department:

Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un

Source(s) of Funding:

S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award

Start Date:

07/2005

 

Abstract:

To provide coaching to another laryngectomee who has learned to speak again after surgery to teach patients to speak again.

 

Project Title:

Cochlear implant for 14 profoundly deaf Chinese children in China

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Hui Y, Au DKK

Department:

Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un

Source(s) of Funding:

S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award

Start Date:

07/2005

 

Abstract:

To provide profoundly deaf in China a chance to received cochlear implant so that they can learn to hear and speak, and receive normal mainstream education.

 

Project Title:

Head and neck course in China - to teach techniques of contemporary operations and patient care for doctors and nurses working in relatively underdeveloped areas in China

Investigator(s):

Wei WI, Lam LK, Hui Y, Lam PKY, Li GKH

Department:

Surgery - Otorhinolaryngology Un

Source(s) of Funding:

S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award

Start Date:

07/2005

 

Abstract:

To teach head and neck surgeons in China the contemporary methods of managing patients suffering from head and neck cancer and also to introduce the concept of optimal nursing care for these patients.


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